Kan paused for a moment, caught in the unexpected question from Hela. The thought lingered in the air, and he found himself reflecting on it. Love was a complex concept, especially in the midst of the whirlwind events of the past days. He couldn't deny the strong connection he felt with Ellie, a bond forged through shared challenges and moments of vulnerability.
"I... I don't know," Kan admitted quietly, more to himself than to Hela. The question hung in the air, leaving him in a moment of introspection. It was a question he hadn't allowed himself to entertain fully.
With a deep breath, Kan pushed the thought to the back of his mind. There were pressing matters at hand—the gang, the Gecko Brotherhood, and the unpredictable twists that their lives had taken. He needed to focus on the immediate challenges before him.
